Knights of Columbus

Monsignor Robert Weiss, senior pastor of St Rose of Lima Church, and St Virgilius Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Timothy Haas stand at the lectern at St Rose Church Monday night. The men represented the church and the local Knights of Columbus Council, which were awarded the first Caritas Award by the Knights of Columbus.

Monsignor Robert Weiss, pastor of St Rose of Lima Church, was the first recipient of The Caritas Awards from The Knights of Columbus. The new award to recognize extraordinary works of charity and service was presented to Msgr Weis, and then to the St Virgilius Knights of Columbus Council 185, on August 6. From left is Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Msgr Weiss, St Virgilius Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Timothy Haas, Archbishop William Lori, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan.